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COUNTY OF MONTEREY ERGONOMICS PROCESS

Ergonomics Policy Ergonomic Evaluation Ergonomics VendorsErgonomics Training

Safe Work Practices Other Ergo ServicesLevel I EvaluatorsErgonomics Manager

Chair Adjustment Instructions     Ergonomic Accessory Instructions

Ergonomic Evaluation Services

 

Ergonomics Purchase Program Vendors: 

2012 Ergonomics Training Calendar and Announcements

   Live Training Alternatives:

If you are unable to attend our "live" classroom training, you may participate by logging onto the programs below through Target Safety. To get credit for the class, you must complete the online training and email/scan/fax or IO mail your certificate of completion to the Ergonomics Manager. Take the classes that are most applicable to your job.

Target Safety Web link: 

http://app.targetsafety.com/login/?c=montereycounty

General Office Ergonomics     Back Injury Prevention          Industrial Ergonomics

 

Employee Safe Work Practices and Self-Care Information

  For Computer Users:

     RSI Guard Stretch Break Program Information:

  For Material Handling and Lifting:

  For General Information:

HOW TO ADJUST YOUR ERGONOMIC CHAIR:

Pick your chair from the image below for instructions.

Click the chair for video instructions.

Leap Chair Amia Discovery Back Collection YES Mesh Back Collection Mirra Chairs
Steelcase Criterion Steelcase Leap Steelcase Amia Office Master DB53 (57) Office Master YS72 Herman Miller Mirra
Generation by Knoll SomaComfort SC-MCw      
Ergo Human Knoll Generation Soma      

Click the chair name above for PDF version instructions of each chair

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:

If you are using a chair that has a cylinder that goes down involuntarily or no longer holds at the desired position for you, report that IMMEDIATELY to your Supervisor and your Facilities Manager. If the chair has other mechanical failures or appears to be broken, remove immediately and contact your Supervisor and Facilities Manager.

ERGONOMIC ACCESSORY INSTRUCTION

 

Click this side for PDF or video instructions

Rollermouse Pro 2

Rollermouse Free
Kinesis Freestyle keyboard and accessories

 

VIP Lift Kit

Freestyle Solo

Video instruction link for Freestyle Solo

Video instruction link for VIP lift kit

 

Goldtouch Keyboard Click here to view larger image
Evoluent Mouse

Other Ergonomic Services

Level I Ergonomics Evaluator Program       

A Level I evaluator is an employee who has been selected or has volunteered to assist fellow employees by conducting basic ergonomic analysis. The Level I evaluator assists coworkers with proper equipment set up and use of essential equipment at their computer workstation, provides education on safe work practices and makes reasonable recommendations that will reduce risk, improve comfort and productivity for employees. Level I evaluators’ work with non-symptomatic, non-injured employees in this process.

  Level I Evaluator Tools:

   About Alison Heller-Ono, Ergonomics Manager

Ergonomics Studies by  Alison Heller-Ono

1. An Assessment Methodology for Ergonomic Chair Quality and Competency in the Workplace (PREMUS 2010 submission)

2. Successful Outcomes of Developing an Ergonomics Process (1994-2000)

3. Preventive Ergonomics Strategies Result in Return on Investment (2001-2006)

4. 21st Century Ergonomics: A Lean Approach to Ergonomics Process Design and Management (2009 HFES submission, 2008 study. Reprinted with permission of HFES)

5. Early Prevention Followed by Ergonomic Interventions Results in Significant Financial Benefit to Organizations (PREMUS 2010 submission, 2009 study)

 

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